Diocese of Punto Fijo
| Diocese of Punto Fijo Dioecesis Punctifixensis | |
|---|---|
Cathedral of Our Lady of Coromoto
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| Location | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Ecclesiastical province | Coro |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,405 km2 (1,315 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 267,700 252,954 (94.5%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 12 July 1997 (29 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nuestra Señora de Coromoto |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Luis Enrique Rojas Ruiz |
| Map | |
Diocese of Punto Fijo — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Punto Fijo (Latin: Dioecesis Punctifixensis) is a diocese located in the city of Punto Fijo in the ecclesiastical province of Coro in western Venezuela.[1][2]
History
On 12 July 1997 Pope John Paul II established the Diocese of Punto Fijo from the Diocese of Coro.[2]
In 2020, the Papal Foundation awarded the Diocese a grant of $15,600 for meals for children and seniors.[3] In 2026, formation discernment was held in the Diocese, organized by the Pontifical Mission Society.[4]
Bishops
- Juan María Leonardi Villasmil (12 July 1997 – 7 June 2014)
- Carlos Alfredo Cabezas Mendoza (4 June 2016 – 8 December 2022),[1][5] appointed Bishop of Ciudad Guayana
- Luis Enrique Rojas Ruiz (12 July 2023 – Present)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Punto Fijo is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[6]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Coro
External links
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Information Services Latin America, Volume 58. ISLA. 2003. p. 231. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 "Diocese of Punto Fijo, Venezuela". GCatholic.org. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- Back to citation "A 'Thank You' from Venezuela". The Papal Foundation. 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2026. “The Bishop of the Diocese of Punto Fijo, Venezuela, requested financial support of $15,600 for a period of three months to purchase food for the Mother Teresa Soup Kitchen, the parish meal programs and for the House of Mercy.”
- Back to citation "VENEZUELA: FORMATION TIME FOR ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS OF THE MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE SOCIETY, AND FAMILIES". Pontifical Mission Society. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- Back to citation "Diocese of Punto Fijo, Venezuela: Prelates... Ordinaries". GCatholic.org. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- Back to citation Roman Catholic Diocese of Punto Fijo, official website